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November 19, 2024
MEMORIES WE LOST a short story by Lidudumalingani Mqombothi Question: “Understanding, love and care is all that patients suffering from mental illness need.” Essay by Chris Hani Misama Ogweno (chrismisama@gmail.com) Mental illnesses are devastating to the people affected. These people need heartfelt affection to make them feel comfortable. In Mqombothi’s short
READ MOREMEMORIES WE LOST a short story by Lidudumalingani Mqombothi (South Africa) Chris Hani Misama Ogweno (chrismisama@gmail.com) The story is narrated by a girl whose elder sister is schizophrenic. Schizophrenia is a mental disorder that causes periodic episodes of hallucinations known as psychotic episodes. The story explores the struggles of the
READ MOREFree KCSE composition – sample Question: Write a composition ending with: If I had a second chance, I would be wiser. Approaching the End The doctor is a cleanly-shaven man of medium height and good looks. He is in a sparkling white coat with a stethoscope hanging professionally around his neck. He is flanked
READ MOREIrony in Ole Kulet’s Blossoms of the Savannah; A free KCSE sample composition Question: The author has been able to effectively employ irony to bring out the message of the text. Illustrate the effectiveness of this style in the text. An essay by Chris Hani Misama Ogweno (chrismisama@gmail.com) Irony is an important tool when critiquing
READ MOREHarmful Traditions in the Ole Kulet’s Blossoms of the Savannah – KCSE Sample Composition Question: In the novel, Blossoms of the Savannah, Ole Kulet goes out of his way to castigate some Maa way of life. Write an essay to show the validity of this statement with close reference to the novel. Culture and
READ MORENora’s Sacrifices in Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House – A KCSE Sample Composition QUESTION: Nora sacrifices a lot for the sake of the wellness of her husband and children. Discuss drawing illustrations from A Doll’s House by Henrik Ibsen. People often sacrifice their wealth, time, ambitions, pleasures and even dignity for the ones they love.
READ MOREAppearances can be deceptive; Characters in Henrik Ibsen’s A Dolls House Question: Appearances can be deceptive. Support this statement from Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House. People often make assumptions of others’ character based on first impressions. Many times the first impression may be misleading because it does not reveal people’s motivation and circumstance that led
READ MOREQuestion: In the novel, Blossoms of the Savannah, Ole Kulet goes out of his way to castigate some Maa way of life. Write an essay to show the validity of this statement with close reference to the novel. (A KCSE Composition question) Culture and traditions are supposed to guide our way of life but over
READ MOREQuestion: Regardless of the challenges a person faces in life, one’s determination can make them achieve their dreams. Drawing illustrations from the Blossoms of the Savannah, By Ole Kulet write an essay in support of this statement. It is easy for people to lose focus of their goals and give up when they come across
READ MOREQuestion: “Gender bias is tantamount to violation of human rights.” Write an essay in support of the assertion drawing illustrations from Blossoms of the Savannah by H. R. Ole Kulet. Discrimination of women and girls based on their gender often amounts to human rights violation. In Ole Kulet’s Blossoms of the Savannah, male characters use
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READ MOREHow to write effective KCSE English Paper 3 Essays If you have read and understood the setbooks, answering questions 2 and 3 in English paper 3 should be easy. After understanding the question, you will need to determine relevant points, characters, or episodes to use in your essay. Take the first ten minutes to analyze
READ MOREThemes in Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House (A KCSE Setbook) Morality in A Doll’s House Morality basically refers to what a society perceives as right and wrong. Henrick Ibsen satirizes morality in this society that by and large suffocates women’s efforts. Although Nora does what she considers her greatest achievement when she borrows money that
READ MOREA summary of Henry R. ole Kulet’s Novel Blossoms of the Savannah This story revolves around a family that is forced to relocate from the cosmopolitan town of Nakuru to a remote town of Nasila. This is after Persimei Ole Kaelo, the head and bread winner of the family, is retrenched from his place of
READ MOREA Summary of Henrik Ibsen’s Play A Doll’s House The play which takes place in Helmer Torvald and Nora’s house explores the perceived role women play in society versus the real role they play that is often overlooked. Helmer, Nora’s husband, has just started serving as a bank manager. Being a housewife with no income
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